Merchandise Assistant - Backstage

Macy's•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Assistant - Backstage provides administrative support to the buying team to drive sales, turn, and margin results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Organizational Skills: Take ownership of maintaining department records and develop a user-friendly filing system for all paper and electronic documents.
Problem-Solving: Monitor and resolve issues involving UPCs, orders, and shipments with MIO and the distribution center teams.
Self-Development: Commit to ongoing professional development and training to continually improve skills and knowledge.
Effective Communication: Practice open and continuous communication, valuing keeping others informed, and effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at various organizational levels.
Creative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office is required.
Passion and Curiosity: Show a passion and curiosity about the business and our customer.
Eagerness to Learn: Demonstrate eagerness to learn and take ownership of the business.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Nice To Haves

Buying office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of all data entry responsibilities related to purchase orders, style information, vendor communication and sales reporting.
Maintain awareness of the market through competitive shopping and develop knowledge and understanding of pricing and trends.
Maintain a “Comparable value” file.
Maintain a vendor contact list.
Take ownership of maintaining department records and develop a user-friendly filing system for all paper and electronic documents.
Manage incoming and outgoing communications.
Professionally answer, screen and direct incoming communications and emails.
Obtain samples delivered to the building and deliver them to internal destinations.
Assist with the development of trend boards to support the merchandising vision.
Monitor and resolve issues involving UPCs, orders, and shipments with MerchOps and the distribution center teams.
Develop self through ongoing professional development and training.
Provide general administrative support to the buying team.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning
Leadership development
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement